Barack Obama

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Police say US gunman had mental health problems

Police say US gunman had mental health problems

Aaron Alexis suffered from paranoia and a sleep disorder

Tue Sept 17 2013 - 16:27

UN chemical experts confirm sarin gas used in Syria attack

UN chemical experts confirm sarin gas used in Syria attack

France, Britain, US say UN findings point to Syrian government, and not opposition, behind attack

Mon Sept 16 2013 - 19:56

Summers withdraws from Fed chair consideration

Summers withdraws from Fed chair consideration

Former US treasury secretary had been expected to succeed Bernanke next year

Mon Sept 16 2013 - 07:55

Damascus says pact a ‘victory’ for Syria

Damascus says pact a ‘victory’ for Syria

Syrian reconciliation minister Ali Haidar says weapons deal would prepare way for negotiations between government and opposition

By Michael JansenMon Sept 16 2013 - 01:00

Hollande warns UN resolution on Syria must contain threat of sanction

Hollande warns UN resolution on Syria must contain threat of sanction

Kerry says US threat of force is real while Israel says it awaits action ‘not words’

Sun Sept 15 2013 - 19:57

Obama Agonistes

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00

Stocks gain on upbeat data from China

Stocks gain on upbeat data from China

Aer Lingus share price down with reports that profits will be lower than guided

By Ciarán HancockSat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00

10 years of Irish Googling: what we searched for

10 years of Irish Googling: what we searched for

Death, sex and a bargain. That’s the world around us pretty much wrapped up, don’t you think?

By Brian BoydFri Sept 13 2013 - 13:53

Twitter takes first step towards stock market flotation

Twitter takes first step towards stock market flotation

Social networking site confirms long-awaited IPO move with a tweet

By Tim BradshawThu Sept 12 2013 - 23:30

US and Russia begin talks on disarming Syria’s chemical weapons

US and Russia begin talks on disarming Syria’s chemical weapons

Syria will fulfil weapons plan if US ends threat, Assad says

Thu Sept 12 2013 - 22:05

Putin says US strike on Syria could escalate conflict

Putin says US strike on Syria could escalate conflict

Russian president says move would unleash a new wave of terrorism

By Simon CarswellThu Sept 12 2013 - 08:52

Why money never learns on Wall Street

Why money never learns on Wall Street

US banks might not be lending as recklessly as before, but Wall Street bonuses are still massive, and there’s much to be done to prevent a repeat of the mistakes of 2007-8

By Simon CarswellThu Sept 12 2013 - 01:00

Five UN security council members to discuss Syria plans

Five UN security council members to discuss Syria plans

Obama postpones vote on Syria action to pursue diplomatic path

By Simon CarswellWed Sept 11 2013 - 21:38

Obama leads US in moment of silence for 12th 9/11 anniversary

Obama leads US in moment of silence for 12th 9/11 anniversary

Security heightened at US facilities abroad following fatal attack at Benghazi last year

By Bloomberg and ReutersWed Sept 11 2013 - 15:21

Syria accepts proposal to give up chemical weapons

Syria accepts proposal to give up chemical weapons

Serious differences between Russia and US could obstruct UN resolution to deal

By ReutersTue Sept 10 2013 - 16:48

France to propose UN resolution for Syria to give up weapons

France to propose UN resolution for Syria to give up weapons

Draft threatens ‘extremely serious’ consequences if country violates conditions

By Simon Carswell and Seamus MartinTue Sept 10 2013 - 12:21

Obama’s language on Syria leaves door open for diplomatic solution

Obama’s language on Syria leaves door open for diplomatic solution

US president’s TV appearances focus on whether compromise can be struck

By Simon CarswellTue Sept 10 2013 - 07:10

Conservatism in the US has become a sort of cult

Conservatism in the US has become a sort of cult

Republicans show a near-complete lack of expertise on anything substantive, thanks to conservative ‘experts’ who offer them a steady stream of misinformation

By Paul KrugmanTue Sept 10 2013 - 06:00

Russia urges Syria to surrender control of chemical weapons

Russia urges Syria to surrender control of chemical weapons

US says Assad could end crisis by allowing international community to take over arsenal

Mon Sept 09 2013 - 21:17

Assad denies ordering chemical attack and warns of retaliation against any US strikes

Assad denies ordering chemical attack and warns of retaliation against any US strikes

German report claims Syrian leader did not allow use of chemical weapons

By Michael JansenMon Sept 09 2013 - 13:41

Kerry says no decision on whether to seek UN vote on Syria

Kerry says no decision on whether to seek UN vote on Syria

Obama yet to decide on returning to security council once UN inspectors complete report

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 18:28

Obama intensifies PR push for Syria strike

Obama intensifies PR push for Syria strike

US president to conduct six TV interviews tomorrow before prime-time address on Tuesday

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 12:12

Kerry delivers a love letter to France - in French

Kerry delivers a love letter to France - in French

US secretary of state flaunts fluency to woo one of few powers likely to join US against Syria

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 11:13

Leaders refuse to back Obama on Syria

Leaders refuse to back Obama on Syria

US president faces uphill battle to secure congressional approval for intervention

By Simon CarswellSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:01

US advises citizens to leave Lebanon

US advises citizens to leave Lebanon

Moscow sends ships to Syria to evacuate Russian citizens if crisis escalates

By Michael JansenSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00

G20 summit ends poorly for Obama as France pulls back on Syrian time scale

G20 summit ends poorly for Obama as France pulls back on Syrian time scale

Vladimir Putin says he and US president stood their ground and neither blinked

By Seamus MartinSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00

G20 summit ends without agreement on Syria

G20 summit ends without agreement on Syria

Putin rallies opposition to proposals for punitive action against Assad

Fri Sept 06 2013 - 22:05

Oil hovers above $115 ahead of US data, Syria decision

Oil hovers above $115 ahead of US data, Syria decision

Brent crude set for second weekly rise amid concerns over strike on Syria

Fri Sept 06 2013 - 08:42

Tide of opinion turns from US position at G20 summit

Tide of opinion turns from US position at G20 summit

EU statement and letter from pope call on leaders to avoid military action

By Seamus MartinFri Sept 06 2013 - 06:22

Obama faces uphill struggle in bid for action on Syria

Obama faces uphill struggle in bid for action on Syria

The US president is meeting opposition to strikes at the G20 and at home

By Simon CarswellFri Sept 06 2013 - 01:01

US ‘won’t seek UN approval’ for military strike on Syria

US ‘won’t seek UN approval’ for military strike on Syria

Cameron tells G20 summit of new scientific evidence showing chemical weapons use in Syria

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 22:49

Ban Ki-Moon in Syria peace drive at G20 summit

Ban Ki-Moon in Syria peace drive at G20 summit

Russia warns US military action would probably derail plans for talks resumption

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 16:18

US Senate panel backs use of limited force in Syria

US Senate panel backs use of limited force in Syria

G20 leaders to meet amid differences over Syria

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 07:06

Obama calls for US and international support on Syria

Obama calls for US and international support on Syria

US president seeks to deflect attention from declaration on chemical weapons ‘red line’

By Simon CarswellThu Sept 05 2013 - 01:01

US credibility on the line over Syria Obama warns

US credibility on the line over Syria Obama warns

US president holds out hope Vladimir Putin will back away from supporting Assad

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 19:42

Putin describes Edward Snowden as a ‘a strange guy’

Putin describes Edward Snowden as a ‘a strange guy’

Vladimir Putin assures whistleblower that he will not be handed over to the US

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 16:28

Obama hopes Putin will change mind over Syria

Obama hopes Putin will change mind over Syria

Russian president warns US against military action in Syria, stating Russia would ‘react’

Wed Sept 04 2013 - 16:27

Kerry, Hagel address Senate on using force in Syria

Kerry, Hagel address Senate on using force in Syria

UN’s Ban casts doubt on legality of US plans for Syria strike

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 15:36

Brazil and Mexico outraged over NSA surveillance

Brazil and Mexico outraged over NSA surveillance

Authorities demand answers from US

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 09:45

France seeks to bolster case for Syria action

France seeks to bolster case for Syria action

French release intelligence tying Assad government to chemical attack

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 07:33

Israel conducts missile test as Syria tension mounts

Israel conducts missile test as Syria tension mounts

Move comes as UN says two million Syrians are now refugees and US and France push for military action

Tue Sept 03 2013 - 07:00

Syrian George Jabbour claims Damascenes obsessed with threats from US

Syrian George Jabbour claims Damascenes obsessed with threats from US

Former Syrian parliamentarian says he’s deeply mistrustful of videos he’d seen of victims

By Michael JansenTue Sept 03 2013 - 01:15

Obama administration in full lobbying mode to get support for military strike in Syria

Obama administration in full lobbying mode to get support for military strike in Syria

Nato said yesterday it would not get involved in military conflict in Syria

By Simon Carswell and Suzanne LynchTue Sept 03 2013 - 01:14

Hollande left waiting for US final decision

Hollande left waiting for US final decision

France was Obama’s only European ally in military action but has been left in limbo

By Lara MarloweTue Sept 03 2013 - 01:01

Assad denies responsibility for chemical attack in Damascus

Assad denies responsibility for chemical attack in Damascus

Syrian president challenges US and France to prove his involvement in Figaro interview

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 19:16

US ‘spied on Brazil and Mexico’ - report

US ‘spied on Brazil and Mexico’ - report

Revelation could strain US relations with the two biggest countries in Latin America

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 13:49

Rebel Syria army claims benefit from US strike delay

Obama congressional approval move delays any military action ’til September 9th at least

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 10:16

US says sarin gas used in Syrian attack

US says sarin gas used in Syrian attack

Obama pressing Congress to back military strike against Assad regime

By Simon CarswellMon Sept 02 2013 - 01:00

Reversal on Syria leaves Obama open to rejection that could weaken his authority

Reversal on Syria leaves Obama open to rejection that could weaken his authority

Opponents question why US president needs vote on military strike after ‘red line’ has been crossed

By Simon CarswellMon Sept 02 2013 - 01:00

Assad vows to respond if US attacks Syria

Assad vows to respond if US attacks Syria

Army has finger on the trigger to face any challenge, says PM Wael al-Halqi

By Michael JansenMon Sept 02 2013 - 01:00

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